emains optimistic in the power of fandom – and its power to bring us together as well as tear us apart
I completely Agree that the fans will either build a stronger relationship between community and artist but that they also have the capabilities to destroy
The industry needs fans more than ever before,
considering the industry needs the fans more than ever I feel like allowing fan some creative ideas will make them continue to be fans which is a win for industry and fan
The last decade or so has witnessed huge changes in the awareness, perception and tools of fandom. In terms of television and film, the enormous successes of Game of Thrones and the Marvel Cinematic Universe have introduced geek culture – and its brand of participatory fandom – to the mainstream. At the same time, the internet – and more specifically social media – has amplified fans’ voices, while also breaking down the boundaries between them and the artists they love/hate.
due to the increasing ways that's the fans can interact with artist I feel that shows or movies have grown because now the artist knows exactly what the people want and can give it to them
Should fans have this much of a say in the pop culture they consume? And if so, what does it mean for art itself?
fans should have a say but not to point that it takes away creativity from the artist
has never been so influential, so vocal, and some would argue, so entitled
I don't personally think a fan should be considered entitled because they want opinions on things they enjoy. I feel that if the characters or whatever are truly meant for fan pleasure then the fan should have a say so that it shaped for them to enjoy
And to the 1920s, where fan groups would write thousands of letters to movie studios demanding their favourite actor be given better roles. “It was the same thing,” he says, “as Sonic the Hedgehog having weird teeth and people going, ‘No, that’s not the game I played as a kid, you need to fix it or I am not giving you any money.’”
I feel that this is a great way to look at it, if the fans have to pay money to watch it then them having some input as to how the characters are portrayed isn't necessarily a bad thing